2K released yet another patch for WWE 2K17. This is the fourth patch for the wrestling game, which is beginning to see a new life after the many changes it has seen in the updates since release.
Patch 1.04, like the last two updates, fixes many of WWE 2K17’s nagging issues. Once again, gameplay was a major focus as things like targeting and fixing major exploits for certain moves were changed along with numerous Irish Whip issues. For every patch that is released, the gameplay seems to improve as without good gameplay, the game becomes unplayable to fans.
WWE Universe mode also continues to see tweaks inside Patch 1.04. This mode frustrates WWE 2K17 players, but 2K has fixed a major issue where title holders would lose their titles on count outs or disqualification. This is something that every wrestling fan knows cannot happen, so for it to happen in WWE 2K17 drove people crazy. Two other big fixes addressed Royal Rumble match errors that occurred when show’s roster had less than 30 superstars and the Money in the Bank briefcase being awarded to the correct superstar after the match.
In addition to the patch, 2K also released the Legends Pack for WWE 2K17. The pack includes five new legendary superstars that players can use in matches.
- Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake
- Eddie Guerrero
- Greg “The Hammer” Valentine
- Sycho Sid
- Tatanka
Within that group of “legendary” superstars, only Guerrero and Sid can be mentioned as a superstars that made an impact in pro wrestling lore. I believe Tatanka and his semi-offensive Native American gimmick does not qualify and neither does Valentine, who was a middle of the card wrestler his whole career and hates women wrestlers. Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake (or The Disciple or The Booty Man, whose finishing move was called “The High Knee”) only got jobs because he was Hulk Hogan’s best friend. 2K must go to greater lengths to bring in more legendary stars to the WWE 2K franchise and not just guys who want a quick payday or just because the WWE owns a likeness.
What are your thoughts about the latest patch for WWE 2K17? In regards to the Legends Pack, who are you looking forward to play with? Let us know in comment section.
GAMEPLAY
- Improved targeting against Superstars near the apron in multi-man matches
- Fixed an issue with the referee becoming unresponsive or slow to react after the performance of certain moves
- Addressed exploits with multiple moves, including Overhand Hammer Fist and Testicular Claw
- COM Superstars no longer have a tendency to exit the ring when a Superstar is climbing a ladder
- Improved a Superstar’s stopping animation after repeated Irish Whip rebounds
- Adjusted some moves that were not dealing sufficient damage when performed
- Managers can no longer perform grabs when standing at ringside against Superstars in the ring
- Addressed several circumstances in which managers were not triggering the intended ejection penalty
- Managers can no longer break the referee’s count out by entering and exiting the ring while two competitors are outside the ring
- Fixed an issue with Superstars not rebounding off the ropes properly when Irish Whipped during a post-match breakout
- Addressed an issue with large Superstars encountering invisible collision in the crowd area
- Fixed a warping issue that could occur when being grappled while descending a ladder
- Addressed a match rating exploit when using the Randy Orton Stomp or Elbow Drop/Knee Strike Combo signatures
- Fixed an issue in which Ric Flair couldn’t taunt when using an alternate attire in the second attire slot
- The Undertaker’s comeback now properly awards a Signature after being performed by a Custom Superstar
- Addressed several selling animations to appear more natural
- Fixed issues with COM Superstars being unable to reverse certain moves
- Addressed warping and animation syncing issues with various moves
ONLINE
- Fixed an issue with users being unable to kick out of pins when playing as a WWE Superstar using an alternate attire
- Addressed an inconsistency between Prestige points displayed on the post-match screen and the Prestige overlay when viewed in 2K Tonight
MyCAREER
- An existing rivalry will now end when entering the tag team division rankings, preventing rivalries from continuing indefinitely while progressing in the tag team division
- Fixed an issue in which standing springboard attacks couldn’t be used inside the ring in MyCareer matches
- Fixed an issue in which tag team finishers couldn’t be assigned in a user’s Move-set even when the user was part of a tag team
- Addressed an issue in which Superstars recovered too quickly when being struck with a high impact move with low health
- Addressed a stability issue that could occur when completing a rival match with a cutscene
WWE UNIVERSE
- The Tonight’s Show banner now preferences displaying current champions and Superstars participating in upcoming matches for that show
- Champions will no longer lose titles in matches when a challenger wins by way of count out or disqualification
- Addressed an issue in which “Error Roster” could appear as the name for Superstars on the match card
- Money in the Bank matches properly award the Money in the Bank briefcase even after match participants have been edited
- Fixed an issue which a blank Superstar roster image would appear on the match up screen after editing that Superstar’s attire
- Fixed an issue where a Royal Rumble match wouldn’t be booked for the Royal Rumble pay-per-view if the show’s roster included less than 30 Superstars
- Addressed an issue where controller vibration didn’t function when playing in a Royal Rumble match in WWE Universe mode
HIGHLIGHT REEL
- Fixed an issue with the timeline cursor when rewinding recorded footage
VISUAL PRESENTATION
- Fixed a major warping issue with boots for Superstars wearing an alternate attire
- Fixed a warping issue that occurred with Custom Superstars using The Dudley Boyz’s victory motion
- Fixed an issue with LED displays in multi-man matches
- Fixed title animation issues for certain Superstars during the pre-match cutscene of a title match Fixed multiple presentation issues with Sasha Banks’s entrance
- Fixed a visual issue with Asuka’s tassels in her entrance when using an alternate attire
- Post-match replays now trigger in matches that end with a post-match cutscene rather than a standard victory scene
- Christian and Viktor will now possess a championship during entrances if either is a title holder
WWE CREATIONS – SUPERSTAR
- Fixed an issue with logos on Custom Superstars created in earlier patch versions shifting location after installing a more recent patch and attempting to edit the Superstar
- The DEFAULT option under the FACE section now correctly resets all facial customization, including body oil, eyes, and skin color
- A white outline no longer appear around logos after changing the logo color
- Fixed multiple issues related to Menus Screen poses not appearing correctly
- Addressed multiple issues with clothing parts clipping or warping
- Addressed positioning issues for various Custom Superstar parts
- Face Photos will now only apply to a Superstar’s head and not to the chest or back
- Fixed an issue with letter orientation reverting after the user modified it
- Drop shadow and outline settings for a logo now reset if the user switches to another logo
- Improved logo and lettering application for additional shoe parts
- The ability Immovable Object is now automatically removed when lowering a Superstar’s weight to an invalid weight class for the ability
- Fixed an issue with colors on logos applied to arms not copying properly to other attires
WWE CREATIONS – ARENA
- Fixed an issue with the thumbnail for the user’s first created Custom Arena not appearing correctly
WWE CREATIONS – CHAMPIONSHIP
- Fixed several issues with side plates not displaying correctly
WWE CREATIONS – ENTRANCE
- The default volume for generic entrance themes has been increased
WWE CREATIONS – VIDEO
- Fixed an issue where the preview would always show the Raw arena regardless of what arena was selected under the Universe / Career section
WWE COMMUNITY CREATIONS
- Fixed an issue in which deleted attire would still be displayed when a Superstar was uploaded to Community Creations
- Uploading a Show with a Custom Video under Show Load will no longer result in the uploader’s local copy having the Show Load revert to the default Raw video
AUDIO
- The crowd will now properly cheer or boo Superstars according to their alignment in tag team entrances
- Entrance music now plays properly in Diamond Dallas Page’s entrance
- Custom tag teams are now announced correctly in handicap matches
- The crowd will now react to taunts and moves during matches in which a Superstar has two or more managers
- Addressed an issue with the ring announcement in Fatal 4-Way matches
- Addressed a syncing issue between Sheamus’s music and Titantron video
- Fixed various missing impact sounds for various moves
MENU
- Under Options > Game Balancing, “Finisher Strength” has been renamed “Special Moves Strength,” and this option now affects Signature and Finisher damage.
- Custom Arenas now display Custom Shows they are USED IN in the Deletion Utility
- Fixed an issue where certain help info tutorials continued to appear every time a certain area or feature was accessed instead of only the first time
- Renamed the injury option in the Options > Gameplay menu to indicate it only affects “Play / MyCareer” modes. The injury option for Universe can be changed in the Story Options menu in WWE Universe
DOWNLOADABLE CONTENT
- Added support for the “WWE 2K17 New Moves Pack” downloadable content ahead of release.
- Tatanka’s comeback move will now award a signature properly (WWE 2K17 Legends Pack)
